Semi gloss black paint

[God|Zilla168]

okay what is the best semi gloss black paint, I hate the tamiya one because if I use the brush on it i can never get it to coat right always see streaks even when i add a little tiner on the first layer etc.

so i just want to know the better brush on semi gloss paint to use.

[SonyMobile]

I dont no if testors makes a Semi Gloss, i think they do, but not sure, but what about Gloss Black

[EMAXX]

I use Testors gloss black when I brush and it seems to be really good.

[primera man]

Is it Tamiya enamel you are using?
If not, try it.
Dont seem to have any probs with it

[shieldwulf]

If you are using paint brush, use Tamiya Enamel Semi-gloss Black instead of the Acrylic type. Mix some Tamiya Enamel thinner so that it is not too thick. I found the best way to stir the Tamiya Enamel paint is to shake it vigorously (with bottle cap on). If the paint is metallic type, the metallic "powders" are settled on the bottom of the bottle, so you need to knock the bottle while shaking so that it will mix well.

I have both Enamel and Acrylic versions of semi-gloss black and I found the acrylic version to dry up too fast.

Take a look at this thread which I initially painted the edges and areas where the chrome silver paints meet using Tamiya Acrylic semi-gloss black and you can see terrible streaks.

[MR-2RaCeR]

I think i remember of there being a way to make a semi-gloss black w/o actually using semi-gloss black paint... i think it wuz painting the part flat black and coating it with something... i could be wrong though...

[God|Zilla168]

In north america there does not seem to be any tamiya enamel paint. Think I will pick a few of those when I am in japan. Do you know if hlj has them on their website?

Don't want to buy like 100 bottles custom may think i am about to paint america in black hehehehe

Just checked the website don't seem to be able to get it unless I am doing large quantities. Apparently something to do with custom etc.

Think is flameable that is why.

okay for those north american people what other black do you use. the tamiya semi gloss black dries up way too fast by brush. i don't want to have to use my airbrush on little areas all the time.

any suggestions.

[Junhao]

Originally posted by MR-2RaCeR
I think i remember of there being a way to make a semi-gloss black w/o actually using semi-gloss black paint... i think it wuz painting the part flat black and coating it with something... i could be wrong though...

Modelling wax?

[RallyRaider]

Yeah, if brush painting use enamels, acrylics can't compare.

If you're in the states then the Testors Model Master range would be the go. They make a colour called "Black Chrome Trim", that is excelent, more matt than Tamiya Semi-gloss Black. You can rub some finger (or nose!) oils into it once dry to give a glossier finish.

[Focus2000]

Try Humbrol Enamel #85, I think it's called Satin Coal Black

[bigfrit]

I follow Focus 2000 in his judgement, IMO, it's the best covering paint in semi gloss that money can buy (if you haven't access to the enamels from Tamiya.

Olivier

[larrygre]

Originally posted by God|Zilla168
okay what is the best semi gloss black paint, I hate the tamiya one because if I use the brush on it i can never get it to coat right always see streaks even when i add a little tiner on the first layer etc.

so i just want to know the better brush on semi gloss paint to use.

One thing good to know: not every semi-gloss black paint is created equal. Some have more "shine" than others and fit different applications better. Here's what I use and what I use them for:

Humbrol #85 Coal Black (enamel)
A pure black thats a slight bit glossier than a satin shade. Coal Black simulates black enamel-coated suspension parts and black vinyl interior components best.

Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black (acrylic)
High sheen, much closer to gloss than satin. Engine components such as air cleaners, oil filler tubes, and radiator casings benefit most from this.

Testors Model Master Black Chrome Trim (enamel)
Low sheen satin, excellent for simulating black window trim and interior components such as rubber pedal faces.

Hope that helps. A more in-depth study of trim paint is in the works from moi for an upcoming issue of MODEL CARS Magazine. Hope you guys find it useful.

Best regards,